The History of Why Precious Metals Have Been Used in Currency

We, as a species, have always been fascinated by rare and shiny objects — especially those also hard to obtain.    Gold and other precious metals didn’t end up in our

The Importance of Watching Global Markets: How the Market Affects Precious Metal Prices

Investing in precious metals has always been seen as a safe bet. Generally speaking, that’s true,  but make no mistake — the global market impacts the price of gold, silver,

Top 5 Ways to Prepare for a Recession

Fears about an impending recession have been mounting since inflation showed no signs of slowing down in 2023, and we have arrived at a point where most serious economists predict

Top Investments to Combat Inflation

You don’t need to keep a keen eye to understand that we’re in the middle of an inflation the likes of which hasn’t been seen in ages. All it takes

What Is a Troy Ounce?

A troy ounce is the standard unit of measurement used in the precious metals market — and the price of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium is usually expressed in troy

What Is BRICS? Which Countries Are Involved?

Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neil predicted that four countries would grow to dominate the global economy by 2050 over twenty years ago. He coined the acronym “BRIC” as a shorthand